One-pot synthesis of defect engineered carbon nitride for highly efficient visible light photocatalysis
Xuying Li, Haoxin Mai, Xingdong Wang, Zongli Xie, Junlin Lu, Xiaoming Wen, Salvy P. Russo, Dehong Chen, Rachel A. Caruso
Abstract
Solvothermally prepared defect-engineered CN samples, featuring surface cyano groups and carbon doping, enhance light absorption and charge separation, significantly improving visible light photodegradation.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisPhotodegradationVisible spectrumMaterials scienceCarbon nitrideAbsorption (acoustics)Carbon fibersDopingGraphitic carbon nitrideNanotechnologyPhotochemistryChemical engineeringOptoelectronicsCatalysisChemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryComposite numberEngineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsZnO doping and properties